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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:57:18 GMT
Deep in Mars' past, an asteroid struck the planet with such titanic force that it could've killed off the planet's entire magnetic field, according to a new study.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:06:39 GMT
Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: After a decade of tinkering, NASA has successfully conducted the first deep-space test of a protocol designed to accommodate an interplanetary Internet.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:24:36 GMT
Flight controllers were revamping plans Wednesday for the remaining spacewalks planned during space shuttle Endeavour's visit to the international space station, after a crucial tool bag floated out to space during a repair trip.
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A pair of orb weaver spiders flying aboard the International Space Station have fought a battle with weightlessness and lost.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:18:40 GMT
Strange weather on the icy dwarf planet Eris could be causing changes that scientists are now seeing at the methane-ice surface of this distant object in our solar system.
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SEDS Development Interships
Job Description
The organisation Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) is seeking interns to work on a variety of interesting topics. You will be based close to Madrid, Spain.
Interested candidates should contact: jim.volp@seds.org.
Details below.
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Job Description
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Concepts such as commercial space liners, space hotels, space launch systems and lunar missions were thought to be empty promises....
But now in the post-X PRIZE world we are looking at:
- The first commercial space liner starting service in 2010
- The first successful test of commercial space hotel modules
- A space vehicle developed in a fraction of time or cost as before
- And more than 6 teams competing to land a private rover on the Moon.
We truly live in the interesting times of space exploration! And this is why SEDS and it's members are full of energy!
SEDS wants to interconnect students, all over the globe, in order to share and advocate their passion for space.
SEDS is looking for a small number of motivated people that want to work on the challenge to expand the existing network of SEDS chapters and move towards an active global student network.
During the internship you will be working on a variety of disciplines: research, business/organisation development, marketing & PR.
Additionally, you have the choice to work on / support:
- International Astronautical Federation's Administrative Committee on Workforce Development / Young Professionals Programme
- IAF Administrative Committee on Space and Society
- World Space Week education
- Space in Africa
- Space Generation Advisory Council in support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications
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Conditions
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Salary: The internship is not paid for. Accommodation is provided.
Deadline: As soon as possible
Duration: Flexible, minimal 1 month
The successful candidate shall
- be between 18 and 35 years old;
- possess good communications skills in English;
- have a good understanding of (volunteer) organisations;
- have no VISA issues to enter Spain;
Other skills desirable
1. Ability to work under your own initiative
2. Interest in marketing & PR, networking
3. Working as part of an international team
Interested candidates should send a brief email stating their interest and include a CV or other proof of skills.
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Basic Information on SEDS
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SEDS is an independent, student-based organization which promotes the exploration and development of space. SEDS pursues this mission by educating people about the benefits of space, by supporting a network of interested students, by providing an opportunity for members to develop their leadership skills, and inspiring people through our involvement in space-related projects. SEDS believes in a space-faring civilization and that focusing the enthusiasm of young people is the key to our future in space.
Links
http://www.seds.org
http://www.iafastro.org/index.php?id=842
http://www.iafastro.org/index.php?id=617
http://www.worldspaceweek.org/education.html
http://www.spacegeneration.org
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